Senior Engineer, Transportation – Halifax

Fuze HR; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Engineer in Transportation to design and manage transportation structure projects. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating on diverse projects. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and quality.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance bonuses

Health, vision, dental, and paramedical coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Parental leave top-up plans

Group pension plan with matching

Flexible work arrangements including telecommuting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation project design.
• Active P.Eng designation required.
• Experience with rail infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead designs for major road infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior staff and communicate design directions.
• Ensure quality control and assurance in design standards.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InRoads

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Engineer, Transportation – Halifax.

Do you love developing and sharing great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive progress? Are you enthusiastic about collaboration and building on mutual successes?

As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where employees can thrive—sharing ingenuity, expressing their unique perspectives, and growing in their own way. Regardless of your area or grade, your skills and perspectives will help drive change across various projects and channels.

Are you ready to build a future that's uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a meaningful impact.

We are actively seeking to hire a Senior Engineer, Transportation – Halifax.

This role reports to the Transportation Practice Lead and offers opportunities to work on diverse projects, including multi-disciplinary design-bid-build, design-build, and P3 projects. It also involves mentoring EITs and collaborating with project managers, engineers, and technologists.

The candidate will design and manage transportation structure projects, including highways, railways, pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, transit stations, drainage structures, and special projects. Responsibilities include inspection, evaluation, analysis, design, cost estimating, tender preparation, shop drawing review, site visits, and construction oversight.

Key Duties:

1. Lead preliminary and final designs for major road infrastructure projects, including stormwater management, utility relocation, and property requirements.
2. Develop designs that meet approval agency requirements, including conservation authorities.
3. Prepare design drawings using Civil3D and InRoads.
4. Develop tender documents, reports, and specifications.
5. Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to meet project deliverables.
6. Ensure quality control and assurance in design standards, client requirements, and company quality systems.
7. Resolve complex construction issues related to constructability, staging, temporary works, and commissioning.
8. Utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation platforms effectively.
9. Mentor junior staff and communicate design directions clearly.
10. Participate in internal and client meetings.

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
2. 10+ years of experience in transportation project design, including quantities and contract specifications.
3. Active P.Eng designation.
4. Proficiency in transportation and municipal design.
5. Experience with grade separations, HOV/BRT lanes, transit facilities, and stormwater management.
6. Experience with rail infrastructure projects.
7. Training in Canadian Railway Operating Rules and Track Inspection Guidelines is a plus.
8. Practical knowledge of construction sequencing and constructability.
9. Experience with Civil 3D and/or InRoads.
10. Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively with clients and stakeholders.
11. Strong communication skills in English.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and performance bonuses
• Health, vision, dental, and paramedical coverage
• Flexible vacation policy
• Parental leave top-up plans
• Paid holidays and leaves of absence
• Group pension plan with matching
• Global travel assistance
• Employee assistance programs and discounts
• Flexible work arrangements including telecommuting

Fuze HR Solutions values diversity, accessibility, and equity, committed to creating an inclusive environment and sourcing diverse talent pools.